SAICE Awards 2012

The culmination of Civil Engineering and Evolution; of serving civilisation, through social, economic and political changes;
and in so doing revolutionising civilisation, is what can be termed CIVILUTION. With Government's 2030 National Development
Plan our country is entering a true Construction Revolution.

PROJECT AWARDS

Community-based projects

Community-based projects showcase the pivotal role that civil engineers play in the development of society and their
service to humankind. Projects are designed taking into account both the natural and social environments while
maximising functional efficiency.

The Zibambele Poverty Alleviation programme has brought a number of benefits to society, and in particular
facilitates job creation, skills development, capacity building and the alleviation of poverty. Currently
there are approximately 6 000 beneficiaries on this Programme. This equates to an estimated 2500km of eThekwini’s
road network maintained under the banner of the Zibambele Programme.

Contractors working together to maintain road verges Contractors also removed rubble from the road caused by illegal dumping

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL UNIT REFURBISHMENT PROGRAMME

City of Cape Town launched its Community Residential Unit Refurbishment Programme which proved to be highly
complex in its community challenges and social dynamics, requiring precision planning and an innovative approach.
This intervention is ensuring the enhancement of the lives of those tenants who had previously become accustomed
to unsafe and poorly maintained rental accommodation.

Client: City of Cape Town
Professional Team: Aurecon

Comminity Based CRU Project Joint Winners The professional teams from the CRU: Refurbishment project – representatives from Aurecon with SAICE president Dr. Martin Van Veelen

Completed Project A block of flats after renovation took place. The appearance was uplifted with a brick skin and the stair way was made safer for use.

Striving for positive change during the launch of the programme Upgrading in process had various advantages, one of them being job creation within the community.

Technical Excellence Projects

Projects must showcase outstanding civil engineering achievement portraying both the art and science of civil
engineering. While projects need to demonstrate notable advances in construction techniques they must also be
aesthetically appealing.

There were 8 projects submitted for this category

A commendation was made to: BRAKSPRUIT BRIDGE PROJECT

A train derailment in September 2010 caused part of the original Brakspruit Bridge to collapse. GOBA were appointed
to design a temporary structure to restore the train service as soon as possible and to then proceed with design,
documentation and construction supervision of a permanent replacement structure.

Landscaping with indigenous plants in front of recyclables recovery facility Careful consideration was given to the aesthetics of the building. Landscaping with indigenous plants took place in the front of the recyclables facility.

Materials recovery in progress A more sustainable approach to waste management was adopted by directing waste from landfill and making large-scale source separation and material recycling more feasible

THE UPGRADING OF KOEBERG INTERCHANGE
This unique project required construction of two new directional ramps at a third level over the old interchange,
while maintaining the existing traffic flow of 200 000 vehicles per day. Innovative construction techniques reduced
traffic deviations to a minimum allowing construction to proceed quickly by maximising off-site production.

International Projects

International projects are projects in which South African engineers or engineering companies are involved. They
must showcase outstanding civil engineering achievement portraying both the art and science of civil engineering.
While projects need to demonstrate notable advances in construction techniques they must also be aesthetically
appealing.

There were 2 entries in this category.

A commendation was awarded to: ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT

February 2012 saw the official opening of the stunning new St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in the United Arab
Emirates capital city of Abu Dhabi. Significant engineering challenges were overcome in the design and construction
of this impressive new resort.

St Regis during construction An aerial view of the site. During peak construction there were over 10 000 people on site made up of widely diverse nationalities

New SAICE Divisional Projects

The nine SAICE Divisions were invited to submit meritorious projects in their specialist engineering fields.
Projects in this category need to demonstrate Technical and Functional Excellence,
Innovation, Aesthetic Appeal, as well as Job Creation. The Water Engineering Division and
the Joint Structural Engineering Division submitted entries.

Water Engineering Division Projects

There were 3 projects submitted in this category.

The winner of the category was: THE BEDFORD DAM

Bedford Dam is a 49m high concrete-faced rockfill dam with an 810m crest length and forms the upper reservoir of the
Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme bordering the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces. The design of the dam was
divided into three phases. Phase 1 was the Basic Design, Phase 2 comprised the Tender and Construction Designs
and Phase 3 comprised Construction Supervision. The project utilised state of the art Computation Fluid Dynamic
techniques, not seen before in dam construction.

Bedford Dam Construction CompletedBedford Dam is a 49m high concrete-faced rock fill dam (CFRD) with an 810m crest length and forms the upper reservoir of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme(IPSS)

Bedford Dam Under Construction Construction technique. The construction of the CFRD was undertaken using state of the art techniques developed world wide for this type of dam

SAICE Water Division Award Bedford Dam The professional teams from the Bedford Dam project – representatives from Arcus GIBB and SSI with SAICE president Dr. Martin Van Veelen

Joint Structural Engineering Division Projects

There was 1 project submitted in this category.

A commendation was awarded to: MARGATE SKY BRIDGE

Worley Parsons was appointed to prepare designs of an aesthetically appealing pedestrian bridge. The main
advantage of the steel structure was the precision manufacturing of the bridge components and quick
construction time, which ensured less disruption to the public.

Margate Sky Bridge Access Before the bridge was constructed pedestrians used steep precast steps after crossing Main Road so as to gain access to the Pick 'n Pay shopping complex

Margate Sky Bridge During Construction The construction time of the much needed bridge was quick causing minimal disruption to the public

INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS

Branch of the year

SAICE currently has 18 branches nationwide and various criteria are taken into account for the award namely:

The branch vision as well as buy in from stakeholders

Success of campaigns and impact of these

Working towards and achieving best practice planning and objective setting

Communication with members and positively contributing to member experience

Improvement in the past year, in terms of participation, influence and structures

The winning branch was: DURBAN BRANCH

The Durban branch committee has been successfully transformed regarding, gender, race and qualifications. The branch
offers quality courses from renowned professionals, and spearheads SAICE’s CPD activities in terms of leadership on
the SAICE Education and Training Committee.

Division of the Year

The SAICE Division of the year will have made a great impact on the lives of its members. SAICE currently has nine divisions, which were judged on the following criteria:

Division vision as well as buy in from stakeholders

Success of campaigns and the impact of these

Working towards and achieving best practice planning and objective setting

Communication with members and positively contributing to member experience

Improvement in the past year, in terms of participation, influence and structures

The winning division was: TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

The Transportation division membership has broadened to representation by universities and local and national government, which has affected feedback from a wide range of members and they meet with the Minister of Transport annually.

Engineer of the Year

The Engineer of the Year award is presented to an engineer that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to their
fellow members, the Institution, the profession and local community, and who has gone out of their way to improve
the lives of others, given of their time and may have overcome adversity to do so.

Awarded to: Werner Jerling

A Fellow of both SAICE and WISA, Werner is managing director of Stefanutti Stocks Civils. During his busy career,
he found time to chair both the SAICE Education and Training Committee, and the SAICE Project Management and
Construction Division, while also serving in various advisory committees, chairing SAFCEC committees and doing
occasional guest lectures at Stellenbosch.

Engineer Of The Year Werner Jerling (left) with Dr. Martin Van Veelen (right)

Young Engineer of the Year

This award is presented to an engineer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to fellow
members, the Institution, the profession and the local community.

Awarded to: Bridgette Kerst

Bridgette Kerst has displayed exceptional leadership. Having completed her BSc (Civil Engineering) in 2004, she
worked for Rand Water. Bridgette is making her mark in her professional life and under her chairmanship, the
SAICE Johannesburg Branch is flourishing and making a difference to the lives of students and young members alike.

Young Engineer of the Year Bridgette Kerst (right) with Dr. Martin Van Veelen (left)

Technician or Technologist of the Year

This award goes to either a Technician or Technologist that has displayed qualities including leadership, entrepreneurship as well as excellence and advancement in civil engineering that make them worthy role models for their peers.

Awarded to: Oliver Rowe

As a technologist Oliver Rowe has cast his net across South Africa and into Africa with the YMP road show, which
prepares civil engineering students for their professional lives in industry. He furthermore, contributes to
SAICE’s international affiliations as member of the SAICE International Panel, promoting SAICE to the SADC
countries, and as a member of the WFEO Standing Committees on Anti-corruption, Young Engineers Future Leaders,
and Education in Engineering.

Technologist of the Year Oliver Rowe (right) with Dr. Martin Van Veelen (left)

Student Chapter of the Year

This award is presented to a university that has shown creativity, resourcefulness, membership, outreach and
engagement.

Awarded to: The University of Cape Town (UCT)

UCT are very involved in outreach and hosted a presentation for first year civil engineering students to promote
SAICE; they launched a website; and were actively involved in the SAICE Schools Water competition (AQUALIBRIUM)
as well as the SAICE Bridge Building competition.

This Student Chapter dramatically rebranded itself - one of their posters displays an in-transit concrete mixing
truck with SAICE written on the drum, and below this is printed: “The road to success is under
construction.”

Student Chapter of the Year: UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) team

Most Supportive Advertiser of the Year

The award for Most Supportive Advertiser is made annually as SAICE's way of recognising the continuing and loyal
support of our magazine advertisers.

Awarded to: Civil Designer

The award is based on the figures of the previous financial year, and is made not only on the strength of the
amount of money spent by an advertiser, but also on factors like general cooperation, meeting of deadlines,
and the timely settling of accounts. Without our advertisers our magazine would not be able to reach those
civil engineering professionals and associates who depend on our magazine for vital information.

Most Supportive Advertiser of the Year Cameron Boyle (right) accepting the award on behalf of Civil Designer with Dr. Martin Van Veelen (left)

Most Supportive Advertiser of the Year

PHOTO COMPETITION

Photo Competition

The SAICE photo competition is a celebration of the beauty of the industry and showcases the visual appeal of civil
engineering. Entries are judged on the portrayal and artistry of civil engineering, photographic technical
excellence, visual impact, creativity and originality, as well as balance and composition.

Awarded to: Reach for the Sky

This year there were more than fifty entries in this popular competition. The winning photographer is Charles
Stolper who took this photo of safety improvements of structures being made. These safety improvements included
the widening of five bridges on the R27 section 10 & 11 from Kenhardt to Keimoes.

Winning Photo-Reach For The Sky

Leshna and Sundran Naicker with Johan de Koker and André Frieslaar in the foyer before the gala dinner